Donald Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney After Her Republican-Backed Jeans Ad

President Donald Trump has publicly expressed his admiration for actress Sydney Sweeney following her recent advertising campaign. While in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, Trump responded positively when asked about reports revealing Sweeney's registered Republican status. He described her as "fantastic" and expressed surprise upon learning her political affiliation. "She's registered as a Republican? Now I really like her ad," Trump remarked. "You'd be surprised how many people are Republicans. I didn’t know that, but I’m glad you told me." Public records obtained by The Guardian confirm that Sweeney registered to vote as a Republican in Florida in June 2024. Trump added, "If Sydney Sweeney is a Republican, I think her advertisement is excellent!" Recently, Sweeney drew both attention and criticism for starring in an American Eagle campaign that played on the pun between "jeans" and "genes." In the ad, she discusses genetic traits passed from parents, ending with, "My jeans are blue." The imagery and messaging, featuring a blonde, blue-eyed actress, sparked accusations of promoting eugenics and racial superiority. While some on the right side of the political spectrum praised ...